by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com South Korea’s 3D maritime film Northern Limit Line will hit theaters in North America and Australia later this month, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Based […]
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Closer to Barcelona Debut, Lee Seung-Woo Calls Out His Critics
by STEVE HAN | @RealSteveScores stevehan35@gmail.com South Korean soccer’s whiz kid Lee Seung-woo has taken a significant step towards realizing his dream of playing alongside Lionel Messi at Camp […]
Kristen Kish Embarks on New Role With Travel Channel
Making Her Connection Top Chef alum Kristen Kish is about to embark on a new adventure co-hosting an upcoming Travel Channel show inspired by New York Times‘ “36 Hours” […]
German Man Attempts to Empower Deaf North Koreans
Pictured above: North Korean students study sign language. (Photo via Agape International North Korea) by ERIC TALMADGE, Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — In a country with zero kindergartens […]
Fried Pikachu Sold in South Korean Street Food Stalls
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com A wild Pikachu appears in a South Korean street food stall! Korean foodies can now eat deep-fried pork cutlets, or tonkatsu, in the shape […]
‘Han in the Upper Left’: A History of KA Immigration to the Pacific Northwest
story by CHELSEA HAWKINS photography by THOMAS PARK It’s difficult to not be intrigued by the title: Han in the Upper Left, a broad and ambitious book that looks at […]
LINE Webtoon Taps Stan Lee, Michelle Phan for U.S. Expansion
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Comic book legend Stan Lee and YouTube beauty maven Michelle Phan have formed an unlikely alliance to help publicize LINE Webtoon, the English-language version […]
Phillip Rhee Returns to Screen in ‘Underdog Kids’
by KARIN CHAN Phillip Rhee, the actor/filmmaker best known for his Best of the Best films centered on a taekwondo tournament (that’s circa 1989 and 1993, for younger folks), is […]
Donnie Yen Rumored For ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Jedi Role
Story by James S. Kim A Hong Kong tabloid is reporting that Donnie Yen is set to join the galaxy far, far away as a Jedi in the […]
Offensive Anti-Japan Tweets Trend After U.S. Women’s World Cup Victory
The country rejoiced last Sunday when the United States defeated Japan 5-2 in the Women’s World Cup finals. It was a match to celebrate for both fans and non-fans. In fact, it was the most-watched […]
Stella McCartney’s “One City, One Girl” Series With Irene Kim
Model Irene Kim continues to make waves in the fashion industry with her outgoing approach to life and style, and is now one of the few to be featured […]
Meet Denise Kreft, Senior PR Manager for NARS Cosmetics
HERITAGE: Filipina AGE: 33 BORN & RAISED: Bacolod City, Philippines; raised in Manila, Philippines CLAIM TO FAME: As the senior PR manager for NARS Cosmetics in the U.S., […]
Alexander Wang Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With an Exclusive Collection
With Fashion Week just around the corner, designers and fashion houses are getting ready to showcase their best pieces down the runway. Many have been presenting their Spring/Summer […]
Watermelon Bread is Taiwan’s Latest Food Trend
Summer is already in full swing! During all these barbecues, long days at the beach and pool parties, you know that watermelon is always bound to be at hand. This […]
South Korean Violinist Wants Border Concert With North Korea
Pictured above: South Korean violinist Won Hyung-joon. (Photo via The House Concert) by HYUNG-JIN KIM, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Violinist Won Hyung-joon wants to bring North […]
